Written by: Arthur Long
Edited by: Cheng Kai Wen
Photos by: Eusoff Works
The Handball girls knew they had to win their next match against Raffles hall or their IHG career this season would be over. 7pm struck and they began the game that would decide if they moved on to the semi-finals. The court was graced with an all-star line-up that included Rishika, Bowie, Isabelle, Mabel, Janice, Han Xi and Michelle in goal.
The game started with Eusoff on the defence, which Raffles quickly converted into a goal to put them in the lead. However, Eusoff retaliated with an equaliser from Janice, which gave them the momentum to score a second and a third by Han Xi and Bowie respectively. Raffles then managed to get one back, but Rishika maintained the 2 point lead with a beautiful shot from beyond the 6m line to find the back of the net. When the halftime whistle blew, the score stood at 4 – 2 with Eusoff leading.
Our talented freshie starting the first goal for us!
In the second half, Raffles scored a point early on, but once again Eusoff would not let Raffles catch up, with Isabelle scoring one to put Eusoff at a 5 – 3 lead. Raffles had trouble finding the back of the net this game, with Michelle being a wall in the goal, blocking shot after shot thrown at her. Off the counter, Han Xi scored to put Eusoff at 6 – 3. In the supporters’ stand, Han Xi was likened to chilli padi – small but mighty.
Eusoff continued to comfortably expand their lead this game, with Raffles struggling to keep up. Raffles had periods where they were 2 players down due to suspensions, having to play a 4 versus 6 game against our team. With that number advantage, Eusoff finished the game strong with the score at 11 – 6, clinching a spot in the semi-finals. The Handball girls played a great game, displaying their lethal finishing and solid defence.
Unfazed by the RH defenders!
With that, we head into the semi-finals. See you there and continue to give the Eusoff Handball team your fullest support!
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